Marketplace for Tuesday November 18, 2014
Nov 18, 2014

Marketplace for Tuesday November 18, 2014

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The Senate votes today on a bill to get the Keystone Pipeline from Canada approved. Does the pipeline really matter much at this point? Plus, the morning news slot is very profitable for television networks such as NBC and ABC, bringing in lots of advertising dollars. The recent firing of Jamie Horowitz at NBC's “Today” show, however,  indicates that the networks are struggling to get the programming mix just right during this golden moment.

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Tory Burch talks business and social responsibility

Nov 14, 2014
Tory Burch's fashion success grew from a "simple idea": Design affordable beauty.

Can curried crust and balsamic drizzle help Pizza Hut?

Nov 18, 2014
The chain hopes to get back on track by letting customers design their own pies.

The thrill of the hunt for discount prices

Nov 18, 2014
Why don’t aggregators compare prices of retail items like clothing? Because neither retailers nor shoppers really want them to.

Uber's data makes a creepy point about the company

Nov 18, 2014
A 2012 blog post from Uber's data team tracked post-one-night-stand rides.

Networks battle for morning supremacy, young viewers

Nov 18, 2014
ABC's "Good Morning America" nails the a.m. formula while NBC's "Today" struggles.

Does Keystone even matter anymore?

Nov 18, 2014
Argument for the Keystone pipeline lost steam in years before the Senate vote.

Why Uber execs may get away with their bad behavior

Nov 18, 2014
Consumers don't seem overly concerned about questionable conduct by Uber execs.

The Senate votes today on a bill to get the Keystone Pipeline from Canada approved. Does the pipeline really matter much at this point? Plus, the morning news slot is very profitable for television networks such as NBC and ABC, bringing in lots of advertising dollars. The recent firing of Jamie Horowitz at NBC’s “Today” show, however,  indicates that the networks are struggling to get the programming mix just right during this golden moment.

Music from the episode

Chartreuse Capital Cities
Good Bait John Coltrane
You - Ha Ha Ha Charli XCX